The Treasure of Lemon Brown

The setting of the story is—

• a rainy night in Harlem

• early morning in a southern city

• a blues club in the 1940s

• afternoon in the school gymnasium

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What is Greg’s main problem at the beginning of the story?

• Greg’s father wants him to get a good education. 
• Greg is allowed to play high school basketball. 
• Greg is failing math and is allowed to play ball with the Community Center. 
• Greg’s father says he cannot play ball because he is failing math. 

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There is conflict between Lemon Brown and the thugs because— 

• Lemon Brown owes the thugs money.

• the thugs beat up Lemon Brown.

• Lemon Brown breaks into an empty house. 
• the thugs want Lemon Brown’s treasure. 

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Which of the following is the best summary of the story? 

• Greg wants to be on the school basketball team, but he doesn’t play well enough. So, after talking to Lemon Brown, he decides to work harder. 
• Greg wants to play basketball, but his father won’t let him. So, Greg runs away to get back at him.
• Greg wants to play basketball, but his father wants him to improve his grades. Lemon Brown’s story helps Greg better understand his dad. 
• Greg is more interested in basketball than academics. When he meets Lemon Brown, he realizes he needs to go to school to be successful. 

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Why did Lemon Brown want his son to have his treasure?

• The treasure represented what Brown had done and gave his son hope. 
• The items had been collected by Lemon Brown’s wife. 
• The treasure was a reminder of hard times. 
• His son was going to war, and Brown wanted his son to remember him

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Why did Greg leave his house?

• He wanted to get a breath of fresh air.
• He wanted to buy a snack at the local bodega.
• He wanted to play basketball.
• He didn't feel like studying.

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Why is Lemon Brown in the tenement building? 

• He is hiding from robbers. 
• He is waiting for Greg. 
• He is homeless.
• It is too cold for him outside

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Which statement best expresses the THEME of "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"?

• The life of a blues singer can be extremely difficult.
• People should not respect what their fathers say and do.
• The value of a treasure may not have anything to do with money.

• To play sports you must work hard, and get good grades.

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What happened to Lemon Brown's son, Jesse?

• He died on the streets.

• He died in the war.

• He moved on and started his own family.

• He died in prison.

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Why did Lemon Brown give up the blues?

• They gave him up.

• He can't sing or play anymore.

• He wants to be alone.

• He went to spend time with his family.

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